Rae Bonney with Tricia Roessler - March 2020

People who are connected with their co-workers often have better physical and psychological wellbeing – reducing the risk of mental health challenge. Feeling connected, cared for and validated is a fundamental human need and without it we don’t function very well. In the workplace, being connected can present health and safety outcomes that positively impact efficiency, productivity and ultimately, the bottom line. Last month, I caught up with my friend, Tricia Roessler – we connected in the workplace more than 30 years ago and recently caught up to reflect on what it felt like, being us back then. We talked about the concept of connection - recognising how simple acts of kindness and care helped us achieve our best and be safe in a pressured environment. Also, we celebrated INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY (MARCH 8), acknowledging Tricia's work, over the decades – connecting people, across the world, to higher education and creating opportunities for so many to engage in academic pursuits that may have been out of their reach. Remember, it really is OK to not be OK!! #workplacewellbeing #healthandsafety #mentalhealth #kindness #care